The special characteristics of nitrogen, such as being odorless, non-polluting and non-reactive in natural form, lead to the fact that it is used frequently in the oil and gas industries. Its application can be found, for example, in the stimulation of oil sources, in processes in refineries or on offshore oil rigs.

The general trend in the electronic industry is to the usage of smaller and more complex elements. However, the environmental aspects, better quality and other issues as well are becoming more and more decisive. When soldering in an oxygen-free atmosphere these new requirements can be met, whether it involves selective, reflow or wave soldering.